Credit Points: 15
Study Time: 150 Hours

This unit is designed to give build on the previous Communication Studies unit and explore techniques of representing three dimensions in two dimensions. The illusion of space created by drawing is fundamental to both the development process and presentation techniques of design, especially architectural design. These drawing often directly serve the needs of a designer, so they are to be explored and developed in parallel to the design studio, but form a separate assessable unit. Ideas and techniques of both free hand and constructed perspective are introduced and practices. Building on the language of architectural drawing, 3D "virtual" space drawings are introduced using digital CAD modelling.

Outline Syllabus
An indicative guide to the content covered by this unit. 

• Free hand drawing 
• Analytical drawing for design and architecture
• Abstraction through diagramming
• Architectural drawing methods 
• Aided (technical) drawing to represent three dimensions
• Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design

Method of Delivery
Lectures, demonstrations, studio projects

Aims

A1 To understand the representation of 3D in 2D for design.
A2 To broaden the understanding of drawing for architectural design.
A3 To appreciate the appropriate drawing method and media for a design task. 
A4 To develop the use of computers in the process of design communication.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will be able to demonstrate: 

LO1 Knowledge of drawing for architectural design. 
LO2 Knowledge of constructed drawing techniques. 
LO3 Knowledge of analytical drawing.
LO4 Digital representation of 3D in a CAD programme.

Reference Material

Key
Bertoline, Gary. (1996). Engineering graphics communication. McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
B.S.I. (1986). Engineering drawing for schools and colleges
Ching, F. (1996). Architectural graphics. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons.
Ching, F (1995). Architecture: Form, space and order Chichester: John Wiley & Sons
Ching, F. (1996). A visual dictionary of architecture. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons
Craigmartin, M. (1995). Drawing the line. London: South Bank Centre.
Gill, Robert. (1991). Basic rendering. Thames
Gill, Robert. (1991). Basic perspective. Thames
Itten, J. and Von Hagen, E. (1974) The art of colour: The subjective experience and objective rationale of colour. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons
Reekie, Fraser (1995). Reekies architectural drawing. Arnold (4th Ed.)
Yarwood, A. (1994). Technical drawing with design. Macmillian Education Ltd.

Recommended
Chasznar, R. (ed). (2006). Blurring the lines - computer-aided design and manufacturing in contemporary architecture. Chichester: John Wiley.
Mitton, M. (2003). Interior design visual presentation: A guide to graphics, models and presentation techniques. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons
Onna, E.van. (2003). Material world: innovative structures and finishes for interiors. Basel: Birkhauser Verlag.